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TELEGRAMS.
(Reuter's Service to The "Telegraph."]
GERMAN APOLOGIES.
Fear of Spalo and Sweden.
London, May 23. Germany has apologised to Spain for the recent violation in Spanish territorial watere, and has promised to respect Spanish rights in fature.
Germany is also attempting to conciliate Sweden, asserting that the torpedoing of the three Swedish ships was accidental.
The Norwegian Shipping Gazette emphasises that German respectfulness to Spain and Sweden is due to the fact that there is some risk where they are concerned, but Germany has not apologised or the sinking of Norwegian ships, or for the killing of a hundred Norwegian sailors.
THE WESTERN FRONT.
A Successful British Raid.
London, May 22.
Field Marebal Bir Douglas Haig reports:-We anccessfully raided trenobed to the east of Vermallee. There is nothing to report on the rest of the front,
Rheims Again Bombarded.
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London, May 23.
A French communique atutes:—There bas been violent artillery Aring at Yaualere and on the California plateau. Eheime was heavily bombarded.
AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS.
A Post-War Enquiry.
London, May 22,
In the House of Commons, Mr. Baird announced that Lord Northolifts had been appointed Chairman of a Committee to enquire into aerial civil communication after the war.
The Committees includes Lard Montagu of Besulien, represent- ing the India Office; Sir Thomse Hackenzie, representing Ne Zealand; and the Boa. W. P. Schreiner, High Commissioner for Bouth Africa. It is hoped that Canada and Australia will nominate representatives.
A STRIKE POSTPONED.
London, May 22. Owing to the intervention of Sir George Askwith, the threatened strike of cotton weavers, mentioned on the 14th inst., has been postponed for a fortnight after Whitsuntide.
The employers have made proposals for a settlement, which will be submitted to the workers' representatives.
R.G.S. MEMBERS' ACTIVITIES,
London, May 22.
At the annual meeting of the Royal Geographical Sciety, the President said he had received strange tales of the doings of some of their most distinguished travellers in the East. For instance, one wis engaged on a political mission almost within sight of Mecca. Another, as geographer sad archaelogist, directed from a seaplane the bombardment of an enemy depot in Asia Minor, in order that s Greek Temple might not be damaged. Another, ■ lady, was engaged in strenuous staff work in Mesopotamia.
"ALLIED PURCHASES IN AMERICA..
London, May 22.
Beuter's correspondent at New York states that the Allies' purchases will in fatare be made through's Commission supervised by the Government, instead of through Messrs. Morgan'e, thus Bring the latter's commission.
THE ITALIAN FRONT,
Enemy Attacks Fall.
Lordo, May 23.
An Lalisa official message says:—We repul-ed violent raide at Cavento Pass, Proberga Bridge and Giamelle Valley, and heavily drove back attacks at Mounts Dussalto and Zuges,
There were also local attacks in Posins Valley, on the Asiago Plateau and at Oardia.
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Repeated enemy attempts eastward of Gorizia failed to drive as from the bill to the south of Grazigun.
Oar sirships bombed the enemy's rear lines at Vogrisca.
GENERAL SMUTS' SPEECH.
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To be Circulated Broadcast.
London, May 23.
In the House of Commons} Mr. To asked whether, in view of its importance, the speech of General Smuts in the House of Commons, at the lancheon on May 15, would be reprinted and published and distributed to the Allies and neutrals.
Lord Robert Cecil replied that the speech had been reprinted in English as a pamphlet for distribution in the British Empire and Americs. Translations were in the coures of preparation for the Allies and neutrals.
Mr. Yoo saggested that the sperch should be oironlated in the school, as it would have a good effect on the young life of the
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TELEGRAMS.
[Beater's Service to The "Telegraph."}
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
U.S. AND THE WAR.
The Tonnage Question.
Washington, May.
Mr. Balfour discussed the shipping problems with the United States Shipping Board, British experts had worked out the amount of tonnage necessary to supply the Allies. The Board drafted a programme accordingly.
The Italian mission has arrived in America
New War Ministries.
London, May 22.
Telegrams from New York state that President Wilson has decided to create three new Ministries-Food, Munitions and Transportation
A Threat.
London, May 29,
"The Times" Buenos Aires correspondent says that the United States has threatened to restrict the axport of coal unless actual scarcity justifies the Argentine's embargo on wheat exports.
IN THE WEST.
A Triumph for British Guas.
London, May 22.
and
The destruction of the Hindenburg line," mentioned by Field Marshal Haig, was a triumph for British guns. Cor- respondents describe the line as vanishing like smoke before hurricane bombardment. Concrete pits, well-deep beavily timbered
rivetted
all the dugouts.
supports enemy's laboriously constructed devices were completely blown away. French experts are elated at the fact that the British, in less than a month, bare cracked's bairier which took a year to build, and upon which hinge il future enemy manoeuvres; and they state that already there are signs of the Germans' preparing to retreat from their new system, which is the only alternative to decisive defeat if they remain; namely: the system of switch trenches zigzagging to rallying points in the rear. The unhappy Boche in fact mast work feverishly night and day perfecting these tunnel-like switches or be mas- sacred on his line.
Successful British Raids.
London, May 22 Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports-We carried out successful raids north-east of Epeby and north of Armen- tieres. German artillery was active at night cast of Bulle- court and south of the Arran-Cambrai road and west of Lens. We destroyed a large ammunition dump north-east of Queant, the explosion being felt at great distances to
our rear.
French Repulse Enemy Attacks.
London, May 22.
A French communique states:-Enemy attacks on the positions we captured yesterday north of Mont Cournillet, Casque, and Teton were everywhere repulsed with losses. We took a thousand unwounded prisoners on May 20, including twenty eight officers. There was a violent artillery struggle on the Vauclere plateau.
ANOTHER BRAZILIAN STEAMER SUNK.
Paris, May 92.
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A submarine has sunk the Brazilian eteamer Tajuca off Brittany. Some of the crew were saved.
BRAZIL AND THE GERMANS,
The President's Propaal.
Bid de Janeiro, May 22 The President has proposed to Parliament that the de cree announcing Brazil's neutrality be revoked. It is ox pected that this will be followed by Brazil's entering the war on the side of the Allies.
Brazil's Tradlilonal Policy.
Rio de Janeiro, May 22. The President's message asks for a revocation of the neutre- lity decree 'in consideration of the fact that the United States forms an integral part of the American Union, and the traditional policy of Brazil has always been regulated in perfect unity with the United States; also in consideration of the wishes of the great majority of Brazilians."
Acceptance by Congress.
New York, May 22, The Brazilian Congress has accepted the Fresident's commendation to revoke neutrality,
Allied subjecTS FOR BRITISH ARMY
London, May 22-
In the House of Commons, Lord Robert-Cecil stated that conversations were proceeding with the Allied Glor ernments on the question of incorporation of Allied subjects.
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ANOTHER M. P. KILLED.
London, May 2 Major Valentine Fleming, M.P., (C. South Oxfordshire, Healey Division) has been killed in action.
ELECTORAL REFORM BILL.
London, May 22.
In the House of Commons, Sir George Cave, in moving. the second reading of the Electoral Bill, estimated that it would increase the voters by 8,000,000, of which 6,000,000" would be women.
MORE SWEDISH SHIPS SEIZED,
Stockholm, May 22. The Germans have seized three more" Swedish ships.
TELEGRAMS.
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE IRISH QUESTION.
Lord Curzon's Appeal,
London, May 22. Continuing his speech in the House of Lords, Lord Curzon said :--
his hereditary convictions were, he would welcome any argument which might furnish a solution of the problem.
Lord Selbourne agreed with Lord Lansdowne that it was impossible to return to the past. This was no longer a question for the United Kingdom but for the Empire.
Lord Beresford hoped that Irish- men in convention would settle the When the war is over and we Irish question, which Englishmen have commenced the task of re-had never been able to do. (constructing, which will be not less difficult and anrious than the con- duct of the war itself, who can doubt that a contented Ireland will be The
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Press Opinions.
London, May 22
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RAJAH, BROOKE.
Fentral Service..
London, May 23. The first part of the funeral sarvios of the Bijah of Sarawak was held in the Parish. Oburch, Cirencester, resterday, the coffin being covered with "the national flag of Sarawak, -
The chief moumers included the Ranee, the Tuan Muds, the Sayang Mada and the Tusn Bangau. Several officers of the Sarawak Government were also present.
THE SILVER MARKET.
London, May 43.
market is very quist,
Silver quoted at 37.7-8. The
ORGAN RECITAL.
Mr. Deoman Fuller at the Union
Charcha
The new organ at the Union newspapers generally wel-Church was adequately tested last an asset of immeasurable value to come the Convention, but the evening when Mr. Dencosa Faller, a future settlement of the interests comments as to the outcome are F.B.CO., LEAM, organist of of the British Empire? Who can cautious. None are too hopeful of St. John's Cathedral, gave a recital doubt that Great Britain will be! воссева. It is pointed out that in the presence of a good-sisad
the although the speeches in Parliament congregation. The new instru can showed a remarkable change in the ment, of which the church may of all atmosphere, the crux of the difcal well be proud, had previously ty, namely the exclusion of North- | given evidence of beautiful tone Might not such a Consulaźni -
east Ulster remaina. The strongest and sweetness, and the recital laet tion pave the WAJ for that
hope is based on the attitude of evening only served to show that her sons Might not such a summation pave the way for that Lord Lansdowne and Lord Curzon, it is well worth all the time and world co-operation of the three The latter's speech is regarded as money which have been spente
of better sugary than that of Sir John) upon it. greatest liberty-loving nations, of
Mr. Denman Faller opened his Lonsdale. earth-France, the United
The Daily Telegraph" interprets recital by rendering "Wenlay's States and ourselves, upon whose the general feeling in Parliament Choral Song and Fague, and, as close communion and inter-depen-
as "recognising that the Convention file recitalist said in the accom dence of action he believed the if held might easily fail, but says that panying remarks upon the piece, future of civilisation to large success is not precluded and the ex- this work is a noble example ot extent depended.
periment ought to be made with good the composer's style, and com The settlement of the Irish ques-will.
the
con-
tion had emerged as a world factor The 'Daily Chronicle " says
pares favourably with any of the.
Elgar's
DÉZŁ
of capital importance that might that if the Convention is convoked kind yet written. affect the fortunes of Great Britain on the crest of the incoming tide capably performed.
Meditation was the in the war and the destinies of it may be carried to land. mankind for generations. If an
The Daily News" rejoices that composition given, and this was effort was to be made, une could the representation will include the followed by H: Smart's Air dispate that it should be made social, economic and intellectual and Variations, a wosk bringing without delay. Since the beginning elements, and says that this variety out all the beauties of the instru of the war the situation in Ireland and comprehensiveness contains a meet, as well in calling forth-
best intrepretative skill of the had grown not better but worse promise of & satisfactory issue. and if left alone it might grow The "Morning Post" says it must organist. The Madrigal of that In that case if we not be forgotten that the Govern-famous contemporary organist, faltered or drifted not merely would ment of Ireland is not purely an E. H. Lemare, was rendered with- we parade our bankrupt statesman Irish question, because the security expression and charm, being by the Pathetio ship before the world but we would of Great Britain largely depends followed have earned the deserved condem-on Ireland, which is the postern Symphony of Tschaikowsky, a nation of posterity,"
through which every enemy has work deservedly famous and hitherto tried to enter. Therefore popular. The Isst movement of Lord Curzon, referred to the import-Great Britain cannot carry into the wok was selected, and Mr. ance of the proposals in the first part
even worse.
of Mr Lloyd George's letter and said effect the Convention decisions un Denman Faller demonstrated his that though they bad momentarily dis-less they do not injure the inter- undoubted ability as an organist, appeared they might re-emerge laterests and security of the Kingdom. giving a really delightful in in perhaps a more acceptable form. The "Times" comments on the terpretation: A composition by the Lord Curzon then described pre patriotic courage and
common recitalist, entitled "Recessional”- cedents for the Convention and its sense of the Ulster members of the was very much enjoyed, and the constitution in similar terms to those House of Commons in refusing to last two pieces.randated were a used by the Premier and concluded shut the door on the hope of settle Berenade by Frank Bridge and the by saying that it was beyond ment however slender they may Pocosta from the fifth of O. MA measure desirable that representa-think it. The Times" does not Widor's celebrated ten Sym tives of all those bodies and doubt that the Ulster leaders will phonies, Both Isat-named worka parties should attend. It would be recommend acceptance by the were listened to with real plonaire. During the singing of a hymn,
a national misfortune if any stood Ulster Council aloof and grave responsibility would The "Daily Mail" says that the a collection was made in aid of rest upon any of those bodies who probabilities are that the Conven- the Boottish Women's Hospitala elected to abstain. Many of their tion will meet and that it will put Fand. fordships bad carried weight of Ireland very definitely on trial be authority in Ireland and he prayed fore the Empire and the world and them to use their influence to dis will test most thoroughly whatever suade the people from such an capacity for constructive states. anfortunate, and disastrous course manship Ireland possesses.
as to abstain. The tide was running fast in Ireland and he prayed God that on this occasion they might|| not miss it. (Cheera),
Opinions in the Lords."
Who Will be Chairman ?
London, May 22, There are many rumours as to
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In the House of Lords, Lord Mid. are those of General Braute, Mr. dieton said that whatever was done Asquith,
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they must setare a large and loyal Shaughnessy and Lord Donough- element in the Convention and more. make it clear that the loyal element should have să adequate share in the Government.
BIG U.S. FIRE.
New York May 22... Lord Londonderry, in the course of fire, starting in the business. a'maiden speech, said that those up-quarter and spreading to holding the cause on the battlefield residential quarter, ́ ́destroyöð: " would ask why this settlement and hundred blocks at Atlanta,:?The plan should be produced during damage is estimated at milliona their absence, but, strong though | dollars-
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